Sir Arthur Evans

Sir Arthur Evans, FSA 1851 – 1941

He was the eldest son of Sir John Evans but was not prepared to enter the business instead pursuing a remarkable career as an archaeologist. Arthur became Curator of The Ashmolean Museum following a period of imprisonment in the Balkans for insurrection. As Curator he converted the hotch-potch collection of curios into a splendid seat of learning. Arthur found the money to create the new building in which the museum resides today.

He discovered the palace of King Minos at Knossos on the island of Crete and proceeded to excavate it, and subsequently re-construct it using money largely given by his father. In due course he benefited hugely from his father’s estate and within months also from the residue of John Dickinson’s estate so that it can fairly be said that the profits of papermaking were spent by him on this work.

He was knighted in 1911, in recognition of his life’s work as his father had before him but in a different field.

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Ballot for #hertsbigweekend 2019 tickets closes on 17th March! We've got 30 tickets up for grabs for a tour of our mill on Sunday 7th April. Apply at the following link, and make sure to check out the other attractions! tinyurl.com/frogmorebigweekend Good luck! #frogmorepapermill #visithertsuk Visit Herts

Paper and Board - we can cover this part of your curriculum with ease. Students can absorb unit content by doing and seeing in an industrial setting. We are very informative and sessions are very hands on.

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The Fourdriniers commissioned Bryan Donkin to develop Robert’s model and the world’s very first continuous paper-making machine was installed at Frogmore Mill in 1803. A second, much improved and larger machine was also installed at Frogmore the following year followed by a further machine at Two Waters Mill, a few hundred yards upstream.

In 1802 Henry and Sealy Fourdrinier appointed John Hall of Dartford to construct a working machine based on Robert's drawings and his working model. Using his brother-in-law Bryan Donkin the project made rapid progress and the first improved working machine was installed at Frogmore Mill in 1803. Donkin continued to improve the machine and a second version was installed at Two Waters Mill in 1805.

John Evans was the son of a clergyman schoolmaster who was all set for an academic career and about to enter Brasenose College when he was abruptly sent to work for his uncle John Dickinson, who promptly put him out to lodgings. He soon proved capable for everything he was asked to undertake. Having thoroughly learned the business he developed some of the earliest machines for making envelopes which had previously been hand folded.

The second son of John Evans and a great-nephew of John Dickinson, Lewis had mathematical and scientific interests which ideally suited him to a career in the paper industry. He became a partner in 1881, then a General Manager in 1889 and later Chairman. During his period in the company the expansion and modernisation continued apace and included replacing the waterwheels with water turbines and introducing a railway link into the Croxley works.

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Frogmore is a lovely venue for a fun and educational family day out – truly something for everyone. Paper is a massively fascinating, yet much overlooked invention. It is hands-on papermaking and heritage in action. A mixture of craft, science, history and Industrial Revolution.

Frogmore Paper Mill is very well situated for all forms of transport. We sit between Apsley and Hemel Hempstead stations, both on the Euston line, have easy access to the M25 and M1, and from there to major airports. If you are coming by car we suggest you use the pay and display car park in Durrants Hill Road, a 5 minute walk away. We have a small number of spaces reserved for those with disabilities at the front of our mill. Coaches should use HP3 9RW for our rear coach park.

Our paper shop will tempt you with most of our papers and more. On display you will find both our hand and machine made papers in a range of sizes, including 100 cotton handmade, inclusion papers, cartridge and our very desirable Studio Pads and Notebooks. In addition we sell stationery sets, paper and mill related books, greetings cards and souvenirs for all. Prices from 50p upwards.

The Peter Ingram Gallery was founded in celebration of our founder and first Chair of Trustees. The gallery is light and spacious with simple booking terms, plus the opportunity to additionally book our café walls. We exhibit the artwork of local and national artists, touring exhibitions, community groups and our own historical paper archive displays.

Our papermakers offer a bespoke papermaking service for orders of both handmade sheets and machine made papers, not currently in stock and of commercially viable quantity. We have produced many special makings for designers, artists, advertising agencies and paper merchants. We have a reputation for fine quality unusual papers, many with inclusions.

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An overview of the development of printing through to the present times and its relevance to digital type. Each person is equipped with a typecase from which they set a given text. Partcipants may then print their work using one of our Adana presses.
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Free, friendly and informal individual help and support in the use of computers. Our expert volunteers will help anyone to gain confidence, and extend their digital skills. Complete beginners are always welcome.
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John Dickinson had a bookbinding department and we have long established bookbinding course, which caters for beginners and those with some experience. Supported by an employed Print Finisher with enthusiasm and in depth knowledge, to guide you through the stages.
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Help us repair our roof to protect the history inside and keep the pigeons out! The beater house roof is a local landmark and can be seen from Durrants Hill Road. It is in need of repair. Please help us to keep our local heritage
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Frogmore Paper Mill is the birthplace of paper's industrial revolution. In 1803 the first of what went on to be called a Fourdrinier Paper Machine, was installed and operated here launching the revolution that made paper the cheap, plentiful product that we all use every day of our lives.

Operated by the Apsley Paper Trail charity which leases the mill from Dacorum Borough Council so that its unique history and equipment can be preserved for the nation and the premises used for education, entertainment and enlightenment.